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Web Server Security

I am under alot of pressure. I really could use some help. I currently have a webserver that was dropped in my lap. I am not a security guru I am wouldn't even call myself good at security. I used to create websites but do to my new profession I have slowly but sure been falling away until I recently came across a few jobs people have asked me to do for them. I am once again back on the horse and although I used to be a poster on this forum over 3 years ago I came back because I know there is alot of wisdom from the people on this board.

So here it is. I have a server. This server has a database on it that we use as our in house database. It is a SQL database. This database also has a web application that plugs into it. The web app is what concerns me. I am wondering the most effective way to lock this server down to the outside world but still allow for those inhouse to work freely in the SQL program. This servers web app also needs to be available for those on the outside (our customers and sales employees on the road). As of right now the network guy has recently been MIA no body knows where he went to no one has heard from him no-one for two weeks (no he didn't go on vacation). So now I need to be able to get this thing up and running quick but I do not want to leave us exposed and hope for the best. So I am asking if there are any article or any tuts or any sites or personal information you guys would be able to help me with.

I have been researching and reading and trying to piece it altogether so I am not expecting you all just to drop me that magical answer but I would like some help and knowledge from those in the field and those who learned through experience the best ways.